Students design a train route using a topographical map. In this historical and spatial thinking lesson plan, students must plan a route through the Sierra Nevada mountains that a train could physically travel. Links to printable student...

In this acceleration worksheet, students construct a motion map and a qualitative and quantitative graphical representation to determine the motion of a car after it applies its brakes. This worksheet has 8 problems to solve.

In this graphic organizer worksheet, students complete an idea web and write the information in the provided bubbles. The web is similar to a bubble map and has five spaces for students to write information.

In this map of Germany worksheet, students view a map of Germany and then label its regions, major cities and important landmarks on a paper version of a map of Germany.

In this map of France worksheet, learners view and label a map of France with its regions, major cities and important landmarks. Students include a compass and legend to accompany their map.

In this map of India activity, students label a map of India with its regions, major cities, important landmarks and include a rose compass and legend.

In this map of Ireland worksheet, students label an Ireland map with its regions, major cities, important landmarks, compass rose and a legend.

In this map of Switzerland worksheet, students view and label on a map of Switzerland its regions, major cities, important landmarks, compass rose and a legend.

In this map of Thailand worksheet, students view and label a map of Thailand with its regions, major cities, important landmarks, compass rose and a legend.

In this map of Vietnam activity, students view and label on a map of Vietnam its regions, major cities, landmarks, compass rose and a legend.

Second graders familiarize themselves with the town they live in by practicing their imagination, library research and writing skills.

Fifth graders examine the geographic concept of absolute location. Using a variety of resources, they create a life-size classroom grid and locate the coordinates of a point, identify latitude and longitude of different locations, and...

Learners explore the trail followed by Lewis and Clark on their journey across the United States. In this United States History lesson, students complete several activities to establish the Lewis and Clark Expedition, including a class...

Learners construct a small city on a table in the classroom. Each student is given a lot to develop. They give directions from one location to another, and write letters with correct addresses to their classmates.

Students present the weather report in Spanish. In this weather lesson plan, students use weather vocabulary in Spanish. Students work in groups to present the local weather report in Spanish. Students film their report and...

In this map of Wales instructional activity, students view and label on a map of Wales its regions, major cities, landmarks, compass rose and a legend.

The class receives background information on NATO, an atlas, and a blank world map. They color the original 1949 countries in red, the 1952 additions in green, and the 1990 additions in blue. This exercise would be a good starting point...

Intended for fun only, learners play with the names of cities common to their region or state. This lesson includes a list of cities in Oregon and not much else. What you and your class choose to do with your list of cities is up to you.

Fourth graders analyze and compare maps used on the expedition of Lewis and Clark. Students write reports about the geography of the land. They answer questions about Lewis & Clark.

In this lower elementary treasure map maze worksheet, 2nd graders begin at the ship at the bottom of the page and maneuver their way through a maze of waves until they reach the "x." They find the "x" located on an island which is...

Colorful maps are clearly labeled in this PowerPoint to show viewers where different Hispanic countries are located within Central and South America. Each country is listed on its own slide with a title, the capital, close-up map, flag,...

Young historians research one of the most colorful periods in US History: the cattle drives of the 1800's. They research the three most popular trails, and complete mapping and writing assignments about each one. The lesson has many...

Students examine the kingdoms of West Africa during the Middle Ages. They label maps and identify Africa's physical features, simulate the trading of gold, buy and sell goods using cowrie shells, and participate in a cultural safari day.

Providing a list of presentations on a variety of topics focused on the development of civilizations throughout the world, this resource could be used in both an upper elementary or high school class. A few important topics covered are...